Himeji Sunshine Hours by Month

Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Himeji, Hyogo, Japan. These values are calculated using 30 years of data (1990–2020) to ensure accuracy.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Himeji experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, August, sees up to 216 hours of sunshine, while February, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 139 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2010 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy sunny spells year-round. August sees up to 7.2 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. February, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 4.6 hours of sun despite this cloudier / rainier time of the year.

Himeji enjoys an average of 2010 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

September, Himeji’s wettest month, receives 131 mm (5.2 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°F). During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 10°C (50°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Himeji Precipitation page.